Ep 111, The Switchbacks of the Valley of Shadow of Divorce

The Switchbacks of the Valley (Why Healing Feels Repetitive) Have you ever thought, "Lord, why are we talking about this again?" You thought you had forgiven. You thought you had healed. You thought you had moved forward. And then, suddenly, an old wound, fear, memory, or trigger appears again. Welcome to the switchbacks of the valley. In this episode, Dana shares a humorous hiking story from the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and reveals how the Lord often uses switchbacks in our healing journey after divorce. Although these seasons may feel repetitive, they are often God's way of strengthening our faith, building endurance, protecting our hearts, and preparing us for the next stage of the journey. The Shepherd knows the trail—even when we don't. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why healing is rarely a straight path Why God sometimes revisits old wounds The purpose of spiritual switchbacks How God builds endurance and stamina Why the long way is sometimes the safest way How to trust the Shepherd when the trail doesn't make sense Scriptures in this episode Psalm 23:3 Psalm 119:35 Psalm 121:1–2 Isaiah 55:12 Habakkuk 3:19 Remember, friend, you are not going backward. You are going higher. We are the fragrance of Christ, Dana   If this ministry has blessed you, you can buy me coffee through Ko-Fi: BUY ME COFFEE LINK: https://ko-fi.com/ribuymecoffeedonations   LINK TREE: https://redeemed-identity.com/links/   An encouraging word article: https://redeemed-identity.com/2024/02/19/a-word-of-encouragement-for-you/   Embracing Christ's Design: https://redeemed-identity.com/2024/03/26/embracing-christs-design-amid-divorce/   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/redeemidentity/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@redeemedidentity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemedidentityafterdivorce/#   Free ebook: Who Am I After Divorce? Contact [email protected]. Are you a divorced Christian needing encouragement? Do you struggle with how to see yourself since your divorce? This free ebook will encourage you and remind you who and WHOSE you are!   Amazon: Healing After Divorce Paperback: https://a.co/d/8mjG6dp   WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE SHOW:   PODCAST:   APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-identity-after-divorce-christian-divorce-encouragement/id1752761447   YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RedeemedIdentityAfterDivorce   Guest Scheduling https://redeemed-identity.com/scheduling/ Redeemed Identity After Divorce is the podcast that helps you re-remember who you are after your divorce. After all, divorce is a sandstorm, and we all need goggles. #ChristianDivorce #DivorceRecovery #HealingAfterDivorce #ChristianPodcast #FaithAfterDivorce #Psalm23 #SpiritualHealing #IdentityInChrist